Revenge Of The Jilted Bride
Chapter 12
Jilted Bride 12
Chapter 12
After breakfast, Liam took a black suit jacket from the coat rack and held it open. Kenneth stood, spreading his arms as he slipped into it, adjusting the collar and cuffs with his usual crisp precision. The old housekeeper, Lisa Palmer, reached for the matching tie, ready to help him with it.
But Kenneth's eyes shifted to Ophelia. "You do it
Ophelia blinked, startled. "Me? I don't know how
And she really didn't. Growing up in the slums, no one ever taught her how to tie a tie.
Til teach you once, Kenneth said, placing the tie in her hands. He gently took her soft, petite hands in his, guiding them as he lowered his head so she could reach. The tie looped around his neck, and together they fumbled through the motions.
With the height difference between them, Ophelia had to crane her neck to look up at him. She was so focused, her brows slightly furrowed in concentration, that Kenneth's thoughts started drifting, Watching her like this, he felt an overwhelming urge to take her on the spot. He figured if he didn't pull himself together and stop staring, he wouldn't make it out of the house today,
Once it was finished. Kenneth's expression slipped back into his usual cold, detached mask. He settled into his wheelchair, ready to leave. But just as he was about to roll away, Ophelia called out. "Wait,"
She dashed upstairs in a flurry of excitement, her heels clicking against the polished floor. Moments later, she returned, dressed in a fresh outfit that mirrored her determination.
She recalled Kenneth's words from the night before that every outfit should be shown to him first.
Clad in a light brown polo shirt paired with a short skirt, her long hair elegantly pinned up with a pearl clip, she exuded a cool, composed confidence that belied her twenty years. There was an air of sophistication about her that was decidedly unchildlike, more akin to a seasoned professional.
Tm going out in this today," she said with a smile. I thought I'd show you first."
Kenneth's ga
gaze faltered, his heart skipping a beat. He watched her with an intensity that deepened with every second. "She remembered what I said. She actually cares.
This kiss wasn't like the ones before, full of raw possession. This time, it
shift in him, and
away reluctantly, his forehead resting against hers. His voice was low and husky as he teased. "Little one, are
"You're the one seducing
across her soft lips, the heat in his eyes slowly ebbing away Then, as if in
the intensity of the moment, Ophelia found herself amused by the
from the dining room, carrying Ophelia's phone. "Miss Ophelia.... no, Mrs. Ophelia, you have a call" she said with a warm smile as she handed the phone over. The screen showed an unfamiliar number, but Ophelia recognized it—it was from
through the speaker. "Ophelia, have you lost your mind? How dare you lay a hand on Emily at the gala?
was so loud that it was like the phone itself was vibrating from the force
I laid a hand on Emily? Since when?
Chipset th
tossed into that
to hang up the phone right then and there, but something made her pause. Last night, she'd hada sneaking suspicion about the whole thing. And now, this call seemed to confirm it. Smiling to herself, Ophelia replied sweetly. "Sure, I be
saw the video
outlets still managed to release footage from the event.
only ever brought shame to us, the caring daughter I raised myself This whole situation can be dealt with pretty easily, Harry suggested, leaning back casually. "The video doesn't show any faces, so if Sungate Entertainment issues a statement denying the rumors and pins the blame on some scapegoat, it'll all blow over soon enough." Ophelia had just walked into the room in time to catch
ankle, and bright red blood trickled down her slender leg
the back
so worked up, Emily chimed in, her voice pitiful and her eyes wide, brimming with fake
tone sharp and commanding "You. Clear Emily's name right now. Tell everyone that it was you who
the living room, noticing that Owen wasn't present. If Owen isn't here, then
Harry blocked her path. "Elia, do you even realize what a scandal could do to our family's reputation? The company's stock could plummet. Dad's on a business trip. You need to take responsibility before Dad finds out about all this. If you
your memories just that short? I've already cut ties with your family. Why on earth would I need
but couldn't finish, clearly rattled by
so innocent and helpless. Without warning, Ophelia stepped forward, raising
quickly straightened herself. 'Go ahead, hit me, she thought. 'It'll just make them hate her even
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